Britain’s alternative sports
From cheese rolling to bog snorkelling, the Brits love wacky sporting alternatives. A raft of hilarious spectacles take place annually, often as part of a festival steeped in tradition and local culture. Head-off on an adventure and discover the strange and wonderfully eccentric goings-on that will leave you looking back in laughter for a lifetime.
Where to watch the wacky action
Six ways to see a different side of British sporting culture across the year
Catch some of Britain’s wackiest alternative sports
A pick of sporting spectacles featuring fearless participants and cheering crowds, and some very surreal sports.